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A DAY OF WORK/LIFE BALANCE FOR AUGUSTO MIRANDA, SENIOR STYLIST AND COLOURIST AT ZEBA HAIRDRESSING, DUBLIN @ZEBAHAIRDRESSING

I GET UP AT… 7am. I always start my day with at least 10 minutes of stretching/yoga, a cold shower, a massive breakfast (as my granny would say: ‘my big boy needs a big brekkie to face the day!’) and then I’m ready to go.

MY WORK WARDROBE CONSISTS OF… Mostly black, oversized and smart cuts. And of course, rings for life.

MY JOB ENTAILS… Most days in the salon, as a senior stylist and colourist. I’m also part of the education team for Zeba Hairdressing, and I made in onto the L’Oréal Professionnel Paris ID Artist programme this year. I’m loving it!

I GOT HERE BY… Passion.

MY DAY CONSISTS OF… You can find me on the salon floor most days bringing out the best version of my clients, or spending time educating the apprentices. And recently I started to explore more of the industry outside of the salon, doing more session work and teaching other stylists.

MY DAILY FUEL IS… My morning passion fruit juice and smiles!

MY FAVOURITE WORK TOOL IS… My silver cutting comb and Vess brush, and I’m obsessed with the new Absolut Repair Molecular range from L’Oréal Professionnel Paris. Savage Panache by Tecni.ART from L’Oréal Professionnel Paris is my gofinishing product, as it enhances any hair texture.

WHEN I GET STRESSED I… Completely zone out and need that sacred five minutes of silence, breathing and I’m done.

WHEN I GET STUCK I… Try to not panic, so I just sit back and write down the situation and try to find a solution. If at the end I know I can’t do it on my own, I always ask for help.

MY SPOTIFY PLAYLIST INCLUDES… Avril Lavigne, Maneskin and Dua Lipa.

THE HABIT I NEED TO BREAK IS… Smoking.

THE MISTAKE I LEARNT THE MOST FROM… Hesitating to take risks. Eventually I realised it’s often the bold steps that lead to the most rewarding adventures and opportunities.

THE ADVICE I’M GLAD I IGNORED… When I graduated in Fashion Design, I decided to start my hairdressing journey and my dad said he thought I wouldn’t be able to express my creativity in the salon and I would get bored in weeks. Guess he was wrong!

MY INBOX LOOKS LIKE… Very organised, although I’m not going to lie, it could take me a while to reply!

AFTER WORK I… Go straight home, warm shower, cosy pyjamas and family time.

I DECOMPRESS BY… Painting, drawing or visit museums and galleries. Art and fashion have a huge impact on my work in the salon. I’m also diving into pottery now, I think I’ve just found my new hobby!

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